WHAT'S GOING ON...

Last Saturday I had the honor to participate with three of my pieces in the Art For Autism Fundraiser at El Fogon, All proceeds will go to Autism Speaks and Parents Of Autistic Children, two great organizations.Here you see some of the people who came to support, the group of artist that donated their pieces, and on the right, the little lady that got my artwork during the fundraiser and her with the artwork already hanged up in her room.It was an amazing experience for all of us!Thanks Ed Alvarez for the pictures!

I was invited to exhibit at the New York Public Library. Bronx Library Center at Kingsbridge. Celebrating the Women's History Month, Women of Ink & Letters (Mujers de Tinta y Letras) will be on display at the 4th floor. Hours of operationMonday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PMI will also be giving two workshops, the first one this coming Friday, March 7th from 4pm to 5:30pm and the second one Friday, March 28th from 4pm to 5:30pm. So if you are interested in learning how to make inkblots and use your imagination; to find characters and places you didn't know were in you, come and join me!You have to RSVP 718.579.4257

Today I had the privilege to redesign the wall menu at La Churreria, a great Spanish cafe in NoLiTa, NYC. They are located at 284 Mullberry Street. Their food is amazing and I finally found a place in Ny where I can have real Spanish Chocolate to dip freshly made churros. I just love drawing words, and this job was a real pleasure!!

You give me the words I'll give you the best gift ever. If you have a sentence, a quote or you want to declare your love, I can put those words into a paper. Be original, give a piece of art to your loved one. 5.5 x 8.5 in - $259 x 12 in - $45 On acid fee paperemail me with the details! Laura@lauralvarez.com

New section on my website where you can see all the #DrawscaryOct illustrations I made. If you are interested in purchasing any originals, email me to see it I still have it. All drawings were made on acid free paper with black and gray ink.

I've been posting one spooky drawing a day during this month on a challenge I proposed to myself. If you want to get one... or more of those ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS, I'll have them available this Saturday November 2nd. Last week I was invited to sell at Baron Ambrosia's event at Andrew Freedman Home (1125 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York 10452) from 6 to 10pm, together with other artists. And I decided that that was the perfect place to sell them all.

This will be the world premiere of our film 'Baron Ambrosia is Dead'. This event is free and open to the public. 6:00 PM Market of Mysteries will open (CASH)7:00 PM Black U.N. UN Concert7:45 PM Vodou blessing 8:00 PM Film Screening9:45 PM Grandmaster Mele Mel Concert Outdoor Event. Dress Warm. Bring blankets & beach chairs. Families welcome.

This week I finished this three commissioned logos for Restoration Community ChurchThey wanted me to hand draw the logos and go with my instinct with just a few instructions. It worked perfectly and I think they all came out great. This new church is ready to rock everything they are trying to accomplish. I'm glad to have been part of their start. It has been an amazing experience. Thanks.

This weekend takes place the 4th Summer Soundview Festival. Like the previous years, I have designed the poster. I wanted to work mainly with lettering this time and I came up with this vibrant design.Hope you like it and come if you are in NY!!!

Here I am, with my two illustrations during the opening reception at the "Women in Comics" exhibition at Poe Park Visitor Center in the Bronx. TV was there, many interesting people was there and we all had a great time with the artists panel discussion and the wonderful art exhibited there.

Thank you Ray and Regine for inviting me to participate in the show. It was a great day!

You can still come and see the exhibition, it will be up until July 31st with a closing reception Saturday 27th. At Poe Park Visitor Center, 2640 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY.It's open from Tuesday to Saturday 9 to 5pm.